3G support worth the price?

[csedayski]

I'm thinking of buying a new mobile phone. My budget is about Rs 10000. I need a camera(even 2MP will do) and music player and GPRS. My question is whether or not to go for 3G support. Most of the 3G handsets I looked at were priced above Rs 10000. I live in Maharashtra and Goa circle where 3G services have not yet started. I'll be using the set for a minimum of 3 years. Does it make sense to spend money on 3G support? please help me out!

 

[gxsaurav]

Well, 3G is good but quite costly right now. Since you are buying a new phone for the next 3 years, do get a 3G phone.

 

[dreamcatcher]

Many 3g phones are now priced below 10k.

 

[expertno.1]

^^ but they have become very old now , for example N70 !

 

[krates]

^^ g502..

 

[gxsaurav]

^ SE G502 doesn't have a video call camera

 

[dreamcatcher]

**you actually need video conferencing?? The amount of data spent on doing it is inexplicable.

 

[gxsaurav]

who cares when the data is not deducted from your data account. It is Rs 2/ minute.

 

[MasterMinds]

nokia 5320xm hsdpa support

 

[sujoyp]

who cares when the data is not deducted from your data account. It is Rs 2/ minute.

Rs.2 per minute..where..but ultimately u need a 3g service 1st isnt it

 

[MasterMinds]

^^available at some places now

 

[shaunak]

I use the G502, and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a phone at around 8K. Yes it doesnt have a Secondary camera, but it does support HSPDA.

 

[piyushj]

read this
*blackfriarsinc.com/blog/2007/10/why-edge-versus-3g-less-than-you-think

 

[expertno.1]

why dont they provide 3g service on the existing sim ?

*www.rajeshonfire.co.cc/share/files/sim.jpeg

 

[speedyguy]

3g is now available on blr on bsnl....i guess other cities also its thr....

if ur ready 2 spend an amt beyond say 7-8k then u shud put emphasis on 3G as u never know d demand aftr a year or so....atleast u need not regret ur decision fr not goin wit it later on for buying a phone recently but witout this feature...twill go on boom but thats my perception, u never know but y to take chances....

Enjoy~!

 

[Cool G5]

Offcourse you should go for a 3G enabled handset.